… very natural that it should be so. To change the subject, Madame Cornelis remarked that Sophie had learnt the minuet and danced it admirably. “Then fetch a violin player,” said Lady Harrington, “that we may have the pleasure of witnessing the … young artist’s performance.” The ball had not yet begun, and as soon as the violinist appeared, I stepped forward and danced with Sophie, to the delight of the select circle of spectators. The ball lasted all night without ceasing, as the … to amuse myself till midnight, and to find a beauty to my taste. I was pleased with the rotunda. I had some tea, I danced some minuets, but I made no acquaintances; and although I saw several pretty women, I did not dare to attack any …